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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.66, 695.58 and 355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.66, 695.58 and 355.33 is: 489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.66 : 695.58 = 355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.66/695.58 = 355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.66x = 695.58 × 355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.66x = 247,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,160.44/504.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.76

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